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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.03, 42,111.78 and 19,733.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.03, 42,111.78 and 19,733.97 is: 29,626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.03 : 42,111.78 = 19,733.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.03/42,111.78 = 19,733.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.03x = 42,111.78 × 19,733.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.03x = 831,032,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,032,603.17/28,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,626.80

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